Polyphonic analog synthesizer 4-voice

For its full-bodied, rich and powerful sounds, with the authentic warm character of analog and studio-quality sound. With its analog signal path, compact format, slim but easy-to-play keys and extensive sound capability, the KORG minilogue has established itself among the best-selling synthesizers in music history. The minilogue bass has been specifically designed and produced in limited edition to deliver bass sounds, to inspire and complete your instrument collection as it comes with sounds created by a specially selected group of bass professionals and sound designers from around the world. A variety of credible, ready-to-use analog bass synth sounds, for any need and musical genre.

The minilogue bass panel is black with embossed designs that visually represent the sound of a bass synth. The keyboard with 37 velocity-sensitive slim keys in a special black (rather than white) and red color contributes to the eye-catching aesthetic character that will stand out on stage and in the studio. The rear wooden panel provides an elegant touch to the instrument's design.

All sounds (100 Programs) of the Korg minilogue bass have been optimized by professional bassists and programmers to perfectly suit any recording or performance, but you'll be free to modify and customize them to fit your taste and needs. You can modify the sound body by adjusting the VCO and/or changing the "Voice" mode, the sound brightness through the VCF lowpass filter configurable to 2 or 4 poles, with resonance, and so on… All 100 presets were created specifically for the minilogue bass and you can have up to 200 custom sounds (100 presets and 100 user programs). Additionally, all programs from the original minilogue will work perfectly on the minilogue bass too, giving you access to a huge sound library covering every possible musical and sonic genre.

The minilogue bass analog synthesizer circuit generates a sound that is difficult to recreate on digital hardware and software synths, as it stands out for characteristics ranging from tonal thickness to volume, plus a wide range of additional harmonics. Moreover, the intuitive panel interface allows for quick adjustments when playing live or in the studio.

The sound structure of the minilogue bass is based on two VCOs, a VCF, two ADSR envelopes (one on the amplifier and one on the filter cutoff), a VCA, an LFO and features the exclusive wave shaping already known to minilogue users and enthusiasts for its ability to vary the waveform reproduced by the VCOs by introducing harmonics. There are various possibilities for modulating the generated wave: from cross modulation to oscillator synchronization, to the truly surprising ring modulator. The high-pass filter and delay expand the sound possibilities, proving very appreciable especially in pluck sections and arpeggios.

The four-voice polyphonic structure and the eight configuration modes typical of minilogue allow you to create an even more robust sound when the voices are combined. It is possible to activate different behaviors by pressing a simple button: UNISON to produce full-bodied bass and lead sounds, MONO to add a sub-oscillator tuned an octave below, particularly appreciable on basses, CHORD to reproduce a chord by playing a single note, POLY (classic 4-voice polyphonic synth), DUO (two notes of polyphony each reproduced with two summed voices), DELAY where voices 2 to 4 sound delayed in sequence relative to 1 as if simulating a delay. Then we have ARP to use the 4-voice arpeggiator and SIDE CHAIN which attenuates the volume of previously played voices. These modes offer variations applicable via the Voice Mode Depth knob.

Korg minilogue bass is equipped with a polyphonic sequencer capable of recording notes over 16 steps. The sequencer features the motion sequence function to record movements, i.e., automations of up to four parameters controllable from the knobs on the instrument's panel. With the sequencer you can perform real-time recordings - with overdub and step recording - and automatically play back phrases by varying the root position, which will follow the key played on the keyboard.

The OLED display features an oscilloscope function to show you in real time the waveform of the sound you are editing/playing. The ability to view parameter changes in real time provides excellent visual feedback, both in programming and in learning the rudiments of sound synthesis, as well as being fun and engaging!

The Sound Librarian allows you to easily reorder and organize programs within the minilogue bass and save the sound library on your PC or Mac computer. In addition to managing programs, you can use the Sound Librarian to load factory libraries and additional libraries distributed by KORG, including any sound or library from the original minilogue.

Specifications

• 37-key keyboard (Slim-key, velocity sensitive)
• Sound generation: analog synthesis
• Maximum polyphony: 4 voices
• 200 Programs: 100 Presets and 100 User
• 100 bass synth sound presets
• Each Program includes: voice mode and sequence
• 8 Favorite Programs
• 8 Voice Modes: Poly, Duo, Unison, Mono, Chord, Delay, Arp, Side Chain, VOICE MODE DEPTH different parameters depending on the mode

• 16-step Polyphonic Sequencer
• Motion sequence (automations) max 4 parameters
• Controls: 41 physical controls for parameter management
• One slider can control different parameters of each program
• OLED Display
• Real-time oscilloscope
• Dimensions and weight: 500x300x85mm; 2.8KG
• Included: AC Adapter (KORG KA-350)

• Headphone output: stereo TRS jack 6.3mm
• Audio Mono Out: TS jack 6.3mm
• Audio Mono In: TS jack 6.3mm
• Sync In: mini TS jack 3.5mm
• Sync Out: mini TS jack 3.5mm
• MIDI: DIN In & Out and USB Type B
• Power supply: AC Adapter (DC9V)
• Power consumption: 8W